Originally Posted by
Galley Slave
We have the most effed up jumpseating rules in the industry. Why the f* does a mechanic/goc employee get the same priority as a pilot in the jumpseat? How can they book as business BP4? They are staging at most to commute to work. Multiple times I’ve been denied a jumpseat cause a mechanic is commuting to work! The jumpseat is for pilots period. What the f* is our union doing agreeing to this BS! Jumpseats should be pilots only and based on seniority, seniority, seniority like very other airline!
Well, GS, you sure don't pay much attention. Dispatchers ae required to ride/observe once a year as thier job but also, seeing as they hold FAA licenses they meet all of the criteriato occupy the jumpseat.
Mechanics also hold FAA licenses.
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